Prizes

By The Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Ireland:

First Prize

€5,000

Second Prize

€3,000

Third Prize

€1,500

Fourth Prize

€1,250

The John Vallery Memorial Prize – €1,000

(sponsored By Mrs Mary Beattie in memory of her late husband John Vallery)

“The John Vallery memorial Prize” will be awarded to the person (in either the Semi-Final or Final), whom in the opinion of the Jury has given ‘the best performance by a string player’ in the 2019 Competition.

The Florian Leonhard Fine Instrument Grant

The loan of a fine instrument from Florian Leonhard in London, for one year, to a Violin Finalist to be chosen by the Jury. (Kindly arranged by Mr. Hasso Wontolla)

The Conrad O’Sullivan Memorial Prize

(sponsored by Mrs Geraldine O’Sullivan in memory of her late son)

The Conrad O’Sullivan Memorial Prize will be awarded to the competitor (in either the semi-finals or final) who, in the opinion of the Jury, has given ‘the best performance by a wind or brass player’ in the 2019 Competition

Additionally:

A solo engagement for the Winner during 2020 with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, presented by the General Manager, RTENSO.

A Solo Recital for the Winner at the September 2020 ‘Music in Monkstown Festival’ presented by Music in Monkstown

A Solo Recital in 2020 for the Winner at the National Concert Hall, presented by the Chieft Executive, NCH

Submission of the recording (at RTÉ Lyric FM’s discretion) of the Winner’s performance, to the European Broadcasting Union New Talent Competition, as RTÉ Lyric FM’s entry in 2020.